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Computer screens displaying top issues to watch in 2017.
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Too much time with TV, Twitter a concern for kids

Newly adopted polices aim to address the adverse effects of excess screen time and social media use among children and teens.

Population Health
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AMA highlights harmful effects of screen time in youth

At its Interim Meeting, the AMA adopted policy that urges better balance between screen time and physical activity.

Press Releases
Disgruntled teen with adult caregiver.
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Pediatric primary care could be key to solving teen opioid crisis

Overdose deaths up again among 15- to 19-year olds. A new pediatric practice model holds promise as a solution to specialist shortages.

Behavioral Health
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Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update
Father helping his daughter with her homework.
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Early childhood disparities spur medicine’s call to action

There are ways for physicians to help their littlest patients develop to their fullest capacity. Strengthening efforts such as Head Start is a priority.

Population Health
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Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Seeing someone vape makes younger smokers want to light up: study

Although they look less like cigarettes than their predecessors, vape pens still cause young adult smokers to crave combustibles when exposed to their use.

Behavioral Health
Students show wears for Teen Health Week.
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Lifelong health: Physician-led effort focuses on teens

Doctors are spearheading an effort to get teens excited about taking steps to improve and protect their health.

Population Health
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Physicians have key role in warning kids of e-cigs’ dangers

The whopping spike in vaping among young people constitutes a public health threat, says a U.S surgeon general’s report. Here’s what doctors can do.

Behavioral Health